February 2018 – It’s the ultimate South Florida national parks challenge: the Tamiami Trail Triathlon, a full day of hiking, biking and paddling in two parks with a ranger to lead the way. The day begins with a 3.5 mile canoe trip in Ten Thousand Islands in Everglades National Park. After a short drive, park
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(Photo Courtesy of Haniel Pulido Jr.) January 2018 – A new environmental leadership program begins this month in Miami with a class of 12 professionals under the age of 40 who will spend the next six months exploring South Florida’s national parks and learning about environmental issues. The National Park Ambassadors Program seeks to connect a
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January 2018 – Two hundred new Americans will take the oath of citizenship while overlooking Biscayne Bay during outdoor citizenship ceremonies in Biscayne National Park on Thursday January 18 and Friday January 19. Both ceremonies begin at 10 AM and are open to the public, free of charge. The outdoor ceremonies will introduce Miami’s newest
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October 10, 2017 – Hurricane Irma swept through South Florida on Sunday September 10 leaving a trail of damage in all four South Florida national parks. The National Park Service has been providing damage assessments and updates on recovery efforts since shortly after the storm. The final update is posted below, with earlier postings. Highlights include:
Continue reading »July 2017 – The South Florida National Parks Trust (SFNPT) has approved $118,250 in new grants to fund education programs and reef restoration in Biscayne National Park, boat patrols and habitat protection in Everglades National Park, and a solar boat demonstration project in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The new grants were approved in June during the
Continue reading »EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 2, 2017 National Park Service Selects New Operator for Everglades National Park New contract will expand and improve visitor services including a new restaurant and lodging at Flamingo HOMESTEAD, Fla – Get ready for new ways to experience Everglades National Park! On May 30, 2017, the National Park
Continue reading »June 2017 – The South Florida National Park Trust turns 15 this month and we’re celebrating with the top 15 reasons why your support for national parks matters. Lots of friends groups have been around for 15 years, but few have as many reasons to celebrate as we do. The SFNPT has 150,000 reasons to celebrate
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May 2017 – Congratulations to Everglades National Park and the Every Kid in a Park volunteers who donated their time last year so the park could double the number of 4th-grade students who visit the park on field trips. With a committed corps of 25 volunteers, the park welcomed 6,807 local 4th-grade students to the Everglades
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April 2017 – Need another reason to support your local national park? How about this: Your local national park supports you! National parks are huge economic engines and job generators, according to a new study released this month by the National Park Service. The study includes updated stats on how much economic activity parks contribute to
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March 2017 – After years of planning and public input, Everglades National Park is implementing a new system of access corridors, aids to navigation and channel markers in Florida Bay with the support of the South Florida National Parks Trust and its donors. The project is part of a larger effort to implement key elements
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